How do i know if i have an ear infection and what do i do?

See doctor : An ear infection may occur as a result of having a cold or an injury to the ear. Symptoms of an ear infection are ear pain or pressure, and it will usually interfere with daily activities like sleeping. If you have these symptoms, talk with your doctor to confirm if you have an infection; he or she may prescribe you an antibiotic if determined appropriate.

Otitis: You need to have your ear examined by a professional who can tell you if the ear drum or canal look inflamed or if there is evidence of purulent material present and if it needs to be treated with antibiotics or not.

It hurts: A lot! fluid behind the ear can be uncomfortable and decrease hearing...An infection is painful.

Symptoms: Typical symptoms may include pain, hearing loss, fever, pressure, drainage. Best way is see an ent.

Ear infection: Classic symptoms: ear pain or ear fullness, decreased or muffled hearing in one ear, drainage from ear canal, or exquisite tenderness of the ear to touch or tugging the ear. Ear infections are either middle ear (nontender to pulling) or external ear (very tender to pulling).